by Linnea Archibald
Organizations are beginning to realize the value of a well-oiled CDI program and the benefits it brings to the organization as a whole, from correct reimbursement, to accurate quality scores, to decreased risk of denials and better communication about patient...Read More »
January is almost over, which means this is your last chance to respond to the 2019 ACDIS Membership Survey. The survey provides a glimpse into members’ needs, wants, and frustrations that is invaluable for the ACDIS leadership team.Read More »
by Sharon M. Litwin, RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D
The CDI acronym in the home health industry is new to many, but the process is not. That’s because home health staff understand the importance of capturing documentation to support coding, outcomes, quality initiatives, patients’ needs,...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
As the CDI field grows, so do the jobs and opportunities within the profession. More people are actively pursuing a career in CDI instead of simply falling into it or viewing it as an escape from the bedside. Some facilities are creating CDI-specific career ladders...Read More »
According to the ACDIS Local Chapter Agreement Form, chapter leadership needs to ask members to complete the online membership roster on a quarterly basis. This is the official roster which allows leaders to collect important information including whether the local chapter member is:
Contributor’s note: Clinical validation is a major focus of CDI efforts. So, in continuing his exploration into CDI research and pulling forward experiences shared during various ACDIS poster presentations, Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS, reached out to his colleague Audrey...Read More »